Archive for the: driving distractions

April is Distracted Driving month. Everyday at O’Connor Insurance Associates we help clients who have been involved in car accidents. Even when everyone is okay and there are no injuries in the accident the event is painful. It involves getting estimates, car repairs, rental cars, and many calls to and from adjusters. The insurance companies […]

It’s that time of year – when traffic patterns are thrown into a tailspin, and you have to leave your house 30 minutes early so you are not late to work. Yes, school is back in session. Pop Quiz Do you know when you need to stop for a school bus? If you are not […]

In recent months, our office has seen an alarming number of accidents. It is common knowledge the best way to prevent your auto insurance from rising is not to have an accident but did you know there are a number of things you can do to prevent both causing an accident and in some cases, […]

Daily we get ask by clients if there is any way to reduce their auto insurance rates. The actual rate is set by the insurance carrier and has a number of factors built into it. Some of the factors include things you as the consumer are unable to control like living in a city where […]

Just this week in the news there were several major pileups on interstates across the United States. One pileup hit just a little too close to home. My parents were just about to get on Interstate 90 in Erie, PA when the interstate was closed. Folks around Erie, PA are well versed in traveling in […]

This past Saturday I grabbed the mail and started to quickly shuffle through. I almost passed on opening a letter from my car manufacturer thinking it was a solicitation for the next tune up. When I opened the letter I was surprised to learn my car was part of the massive airbag recall that is […]

Last month we shared tips about what to do if you are involved in an accident. You can check out the blog 8 Steps To Take When You Have a Car Accident if you missed it. Now let’s talk about what you need to do if you witness an accident. According to Erie Insurance 5.4 […]

As a mother, wife, sister, and insurance agent people’s driving habits are on my mind more than the average “normal” person. If someone speeds (and I am not talking about 39 in a 35) on the parkway by my house I am worried that not only my life but the lives of my friends and […]

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